Winning blow: rook to e1 (d1·8)
c9-13510Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
38. Re1 Kd8 39. Rexe6 Rxa2 40. Rxf4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (+4.4).
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Rexe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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